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The Clue

Sprout (3 letter answer)

The Answer

LAD

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Notes

The answer LAD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

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Definition

LAD as a noun:

1. (chap, fellow, feller, lad, gent, fella, blighter, cuss) = a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"
2. (cub, lad, laddie, sonny, sonny boy) = a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)